Mocha Punch

Even non-coffee drinkers like this punch. The subtle coffee flavor enhances the chocolate.

Mocha Punch

Mix together in a bowl and let cool:
1/4 c. instant coffee mix
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. boiling water

Mix in a separate bowl:
1 quart milk
1/2 c. chocolate syrup (more if you like)
1 T. vanilla

Combine the two mixtures together. Put in large punch bowl and add 1/2 gallon premium vanilla ice-cream right before serving.
We like to keep the mixture in a pitcher in frig. then put in individual glasses and add ice-cream. Top with whip cream.

Lois Lowry's Crow Call

Hannahlily created this gift combination inspired by Lois Lowry's new book Crow Call for a friend who adores Lowry's books. She included the book and made gifts that related to the story: a stuffed crow, plaid shirt bookmark, and cherry pies. Everything was arranged in a pretty basket for her friend.
"This is my first-ever picture book, a true story about a day I spent with my father after he returned from World War II. The illustrations were beautifully done by artist Bagram Ibatoulline. He had a photograph of me at age 9, wearing the too-large plaid shirt that is described in the story. Looking at his pictures is like looking into a magic telescope and seeing myself as a child." - Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry has also written the Newberry Award books Number the Stars and The Giver. We are anticipating this book to receive an award also.

Au gratin Potatoes

Au gratin Potatoes
2 lbs. potatoes, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter
1 T. flour
1 t. salt
2 c. milk
2 c. (8oz.) shredded sharp cheese
Boil potatoes for 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook & stir onion in butter over low heat until onion is tender. Add flour & stir. Add milk and 1 1/2 c. cheese. Boil & stir 1 minute.
Place potatoes in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Pour sauce on potatoes. Cook at 375 for 1 hour or at 325 for 1 hour 20 minutes. Add the remaining cheese during the last 20 minutes.

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Snowflake Box

Annastasia loves sitting and watching this tree. She was playing with the ornaments and knocked one off and broke it. Another day she was playing and knocked the whole tree over and broke more ornaments.

Gift of Affection Box

This is a die cut gift box. The paper was 12"x12" and needed to be pieced on the front. A piece of lace covers the area that was pieced.


The accordian ruffle is a 1 1/2" x 12" strip of stripe paper that has been fan folded at 1/4" scores. The Gift of Affection badge tops of the layers.

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Hannahlily Snowman

Hannahlily was inspired to make these cute meringue snowmen after watching an old Martha Stewart show. She used her own meringue recipe, fruit roll-ups for the scarf, peppermint and melted chocolate for the hat. She hollowed out the inside and filled it with chocolate moose.

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Christmas card

Teen Christmas Card Class

This is an envelope pouch that holds hot chocolate mix.
Library pocket card with bookmark.

Merry Christmas pin card.

Slider boxes hold candy.

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Brides Basket

Basket for a bride
Purses for bridesmaids

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Red Dot Wedding Favors

Beautiful candy bar set up at the wedding by amazingly talented Vikki

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Crock Pot Barbeque

This is so very easy using a crock pot. Great served with fresh rolls from a bakery. Crock Pot Barbecue
2-3 lbs. chuck roast, fat trimmed
1 diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
2 T. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 t. liquid smoke flavoring
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
Place roast in crock pot. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour on roast. Cook on low in crock pot for 7-8 hours, until the meat will shred easily with a fork.

Small Toile Purses

Small burgandy toile purse favors contain tea & candy.

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Kitty Cupcakes

Hannahlily made these adorable kitty cupcakes. The directions for decorating are in the Hello Cupcake book. We couldn't find all the ingredients for decorating but substitutions were easily made.

Pumpkin Crisp

Pumpkin Crisp
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
l large (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
1 box yellow cake mix
1 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. butter, melted
Mix the first five ingredients together & pour into a greased 9"x13" pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of the mixture. Top with pecans & drizzle with butter. Bake 1 hour at 350.

Fall Bookmark Favors

These were bookmark favors for a ladies luncheon.

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Pumpkin Latte

Pumpkin Latte
2 T. heaping canned pumpkin
2 T. brown sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. hot milk
1/2 - 3/4 c. hot coffee

Mix ingredients well in a mug. Top with whip cream and grated fresh nutmeg.

Best Wishes Card

Slider Box Fall Favors

Fall favors for a ladies dinner.

Streusel Coffee Cake

Streusel Coffee Cake
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 21 crackers)
3/4 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
2/3 c. butter, melted
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 c. water
1/4 c. cooking oil
3 eggs
powdered sugar icing
For streusel: Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, & eggs. Beat on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the streusel mix. Carefully spread remaining batter over streusel; sprinkle with remaining streusel mix. Bake in 350 oven for 35- 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly; drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing
Powdered Sugar Icing
Combine 1 c. powdered sugar, 1 t. vanilla, and enough water to make a drizzling consistency.

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Fall Favors

These are some of the favors that were made for a ladies dinner.

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Kate's Fall Treats

Kate gave us this great recipe. Thank you Kate! For fun I used mini spring form pans & fall leaf cookie cutters. These are so good, they won't last long! Kate's Fall Treats
1 c. dried Craisins (can chop)
1/4 c currents or golden raisins
1/2 c. coconut
5-6 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. Corn Flakes
16 oz. marshmallows
1 1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. wheat germ
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Melt honey, marshmallows & peanut butter-takes about 2 minutes. Add other ingredients with wheat germ & cereals last. Knead to mix. Press into 1/2" thick edged cookie sheet. Cut into bars.

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Kate's Cute Card

Kate makes the most amazing cards!!!

Corn Flake Cookies

These are so easy and only take minutes to make.

Melt one bag of butterscotch chips & 1/2 c. of peanut butter in microwave. Pour over 5 c. corn flakes and mix. Scoop each cookie out onto wax paper.

My Wild Thing

Hannahlily made this Wild Thing costume to wear to work. She knitted the black fur around her face. Design Master paint worked well to paint the shoes and stripes on the fur. It doesn't get stiff like regular paint does. Fake nails were painted white. A milk jug was cut for the toe nails. The teeth were cut to points. She used a pen to draw the scales on grey tights. A co-worker crocheted the horns. The tail was a garland from Michaels.